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† ˈimpetrable, a. Obs.
[ad. L. impetrābilis, f. impetrāre: see impetrate v. and -ble. Cf. F. impétrable (1406 in Hatz.-Darm.).]
1. That may be impetrated or obtained.
1616Bullokar, Impetrable, which may be obtained. 1628Hobbes Thucyd. (1822) 149 Hope of pardon either impetrable by words, or purchasable by money.
2. Capable of obtaining or effecting something, successful.
1599Nashe Lenten Stuffe 21 How impetrable hee was in mollyfying the adamantinest tiranny of mankinde. |